Miami Boat Show propels industry sales, sets sights on 2026
by National Marine Manufacturers Association 21 Feb 06:23 PST
2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show © National Marine Manufacturers Association
The 2025 Discover Boating® Miami International Boat Show wrapped up its 84th edition after a five-day exhibition across six locations in Miami and Miami Beach. The event, one of the largest boat shows in the world and a hub for the newest innovations and boats on the market, brought together consumers, industry leaders, and government officials to connect, explore, and shop the latest in recreational boating.
Governor Ron DeSantis joined officials from Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami, and the City of Miami Beach, along with representatives from the show's owners, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), show producers Informa Markets, and the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA), to officially open the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In his remarks, Governor DeSantis highlighted the significant economic impact of Florida's recreational boating industry and its vital role in the state's tourism sector.
The Miami Boat Show is an economic engine for the state of Florida and the U.S. recreational boating market, with nearly $1 billion in regional impact—notably about twice that of the previous weekend's big football event in New Orleans.
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